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Portuguese Custard Tarts with Cinnamon

Name: Portuguese Custard Tarts with Cinnamon
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Pastel de nata
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 large eggs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Cinnamon for dusting

A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and a rich, creamy custard filling, topped with cinnamon.

45 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6 circles. Place in a muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, milk, cream, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Pour the custard into the pastry shells. Bake for 15-20 minutes until custard is set and golden.
Let cool slightly, then dust with cinnamon before serving.

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